2nd Nine Weeks at a Glance

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UNIT 5

In this unit you will learn the basics of chemical reactions. We will study groups/categories of reactions, learn to balance reactions and predict products, and explore how reactions happen - how fast, how slow, etc. We also explore the math of chemical reactions.

BRING WITH YOU a working knowledge of:
  1. The ability to write proper formulas from chemical names
  2. A knowledge of how to use the factor label method to perform basic conversions

THE BASICS

By the end of this unit you will be able to:
  1. Classify reactions by type (single replacement, double replacement, synthesis, decomposition, combustion, redox, and neutralization)
  2. Balance complex chemical reactions
  3. Calculate Empirical Formula, Molecular Formula, and % Composition
  4. Perform stoichiometric calculations, including Limiting Reactant, % yield, and theoretical yield
  5. Explain the meaning of spontaneity in reactions
  6. Explain the role of a catalyst and activation energy
  7. Discuss factors that effect reaction rate

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UNIT 6

In this unit will explore the behaviors of gases in terms of the KMT and learn to calculate values using various gas laws.

BRING WITH YOU a working knowledge of:
  1. basic algebra
  2. the ability perform molar conversions
  3. the ability to perform temperature conversions (Celsius to Kelvin)

THE BASICS:

By the end of this unit you will be able to:
  1. Use the Kinetic Molecular Theory to describe the behaviors of gases.
  2. Calculate pressure, volume, temperature, and/or moles of various gases under given conditions.
  3. Perform molar volume conversions.